UFC suspends Mitrione over comments about transgender fighter

The Ultimate Fighting Championship organization has suspended heavyweight Matt Mitrione, saying it was "appalled" by comments he made about transgender MMA fighter Fallon Fox.

Fox recently won a match, and then disclosed afterward that she had undergone a sex change operation. Mitrione was asked about the issue Monday on "The MMA Hour" and called Fox a "disgusting freak" who lied about her gender to "beat up women."

The UFC said it found Mitrione's comments "offensive and wholly unacceptable."

(Photo: The Canadian Press)

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